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Lin Mo Becomes Chairman?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-313",313,"\u003Cp>Headquarters of the Dragon Nation Mage Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a spacious conference room of the Youth Association building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke curled through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the conference table sat a dozen people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But each had a rank above level 60.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the senior leadership of the Dragon Nation Mage Youth Association—regional directors and council members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the conference room was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with a shaved head had his legs propped on the table, a cigarette dangling from his lips, idly blowing smoke rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was Lu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Council member of the East China Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, a young man in black clothing lowered his head, idly playing with a dagger that gleamed with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Feng, council member of the South China Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy door of the conference room was shoved open from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly, broad-shouldered young man walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a black vest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His exposed arms were corded with muscle, pulsing with explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ain’t that our Fang Wen, Big Councilor Fang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Starting to act all high and mighty now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen exhaled a smoke ring, teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked away some ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All these regional directors and council members are just sitting here, waiting for you alone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re putting on quite the show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lu Chen’s teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen feigned a fierce expression and cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he walked to the conference table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just crawled out of a dungeon, hadn’t even had a sip of water, and rushed right here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m late by a little—do you have a problem with that, Lu Chen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’ve got a problem, keep it to yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Fang Wen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others in the conference room also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all senior members of the Youth Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar in strength, and generally got along well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of banter was nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen turned to Lu Chen, his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop fooling around.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s get to the point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen scanned the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you call all of us here? If you don’t have a major reason, don’t blame me for twisting your head off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Lu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lu Chen who had summoned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen met their gazes, then crushed out his cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright. Since everyone’s here, I’ll speak plainly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over each person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Lie is stepping down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lie—the brute, the madman—was stepping down?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen finally snapped out of it and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Lie stepping down? He’s at the peak of his power—why step down now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Chen, is this news reliable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obviously.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When has Lu Chen ever spread false information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen leaned back in his chair and spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s absolutely true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Lie has formally submitted his resignation as Youth Association chairman and will be promoted to vice-chairman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And it’s already been approved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conference room fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed a major event!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen’s eyes grew fiery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yan Lie was stepping down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, according to Youth Association rules, the new chairman would have to be chosen from among these council members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength rules!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever had the strongest fists would sit in that chair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen rolled his wrists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Yan Lie’s done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The chairman’s seat needs to be re-elected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen lifted his chin, scanning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me be clear upfront.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re all old acquaintances here—everyone knows exactly what each other’s worth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter who among you today wants this chairman’s seat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, Fang Wen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will be the first to refuse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen’s voice rang out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to be chairman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First go to the training ground and knock me down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen’s words were full of provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were also the truest reflection of the Youth Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no seniority—only strength mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Fang Wen prepared to face challenges from other Youth Association elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fang Wen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calm down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen looked at Fang Wen, his tone oddly measured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This chairman’s position.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not about stepping down in favor of any one of us here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen paused in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in favor of anyone here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then who?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest in the Youth Association are all here, aren’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there some unseen monk sweeping the floors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Feng, seated across from him, couldn’t help asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop fucking around—whose idea was this? Fuck, spit it out already!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen didn’t take offense; he laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, you’re all as impatient as monkeys.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which Lin Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen frowned, asking instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which Lin Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who stole the spotlight yesterday on the Ten Nations Battlefield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The class monitor of this year’s Dragon Order class at Jingda—Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Feng couldn’t help blurting out a curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen tightened his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Lie stepped down specifically to make way for him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This afternoon, Yan Lie personally went to the Tian Shui high-speed rail station to pick him up—by now, he’s probably on his way to headquarters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conference room fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news was truly explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rookie who’d switched careers less than a month ago? A first-year college student? To become chairman of the Youth Association?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbelievable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a half-minute of silence, Fang Wen let out a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo wiped out the seven-nation alliance single-handedly and brought back over a hundred legendary specialty weapons—his record is indeed impressive. I admit that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo’s talent, even by Blue Star’s historical standards, is unprecedented. I admit that too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen scanned the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Dragon Nation Mage Youth Association, not some school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, we value strength, not some damn potential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoever has the strongest fist becomes chairman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone here is level 60 or above. Even if Lin Mo is strong, he’s definitely not above level 50, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On what grounds does he presume to tower over all of us and take the chairmanship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Fang Wen finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Feng, seated across, frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can’t say it like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo wiped out the seven-nation alliance alone—that proves he very likely mastered a Gao Jie skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Possibly more than one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Feng’s rebuttal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gao Jie skill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who here doesn’t know a Gao Jie skill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you, Chen Feng? Or you, Lu Chen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Wen glanced at the two and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be blunt,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo’s level being able to unlock a Gao Jie skill is indeed peerless talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But precisely because of that, he was able to slaughter freely in the Primary Ten Nations Battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Primary Ten Nations Battlefield is filled with novices who only know Zhong Jie techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With a Gao Jie skill, Lin Mo was just overwhelming them—downgrading the fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But here—in the Mage Youth Association—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone here knows Gao Jie skills. Under these conditions, how can Lin Mo possibly dominate when he’s twenty levels behind us all?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1246,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","425cce060d7a1e83b6e136207b0c110d987e18ee06ce8b94cffe76d1011d4d76","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-314","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-312",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]